The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) in the Eastern Cape congratulates the Class of 2025. The province has achieved an 84.17% pass rate.
This has been a journey of many years that has culminated into this milestone achieved by these learners. The results are a product of hard work by those involved in the process, from Grade R, through to the foundation phase and ultimately matric, teachers, learners and parents have been working towards this day. Their commitment, hard work and focus have paid off.
Those who were unsuccessful must never give up; they must persevere, because determination is the mother of success and stumbling is also part of learning. Matriculation is a gateway to a multitude of opportunities; with a positive frame of mind, they will undoubtedly conquer the obstacles in their way and be on course to success.
Parents have a pivotal role to play in encouraging these learners to dust themselves off and get back to school. Education is the cornerstone of every nation, and we must let these learners be active players in building a better future through education.
Government must address the demoralising factor of having hundreds of thousands pass matric and be eligible to enter tertiary institutions, only to realise these institutions can only accept a limited number. It is unacceptable that this has become a perpetual phenomenon.
Issued by COSATU Eastern Cape
Mkhawuleli Maleki (Provincial Secretary)
Mobile: 082 339 5482
Email: mkhawuleli@cosatu.org.za
